ABSORBENT ARTICLE HAVING FLAPS WITH GATHERED PORTIONS

摘要

Absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, adult incontinenc e devices, and the like which have side flaps are disclo sed. The absorbent articles having side flaps are provided with gathered portions that can expand to relieve stresses on the flaps when t he flaps are wrapped around the curved side edges of a wearer's undergarment. A relea sable wrapper is also disclosed which covers adhesive fasteners on the garment-facing side of said absorbent article and provides an individual package for the sanitary napkin.